Crimson Trace Equips S&W’s M&P SHIELD
OutdoorHub 07.29.14
Crimson Trace, America’s leading brand of laser sighting systems and tactical lighting products for firearms, announces the pending release of a Laserguard green laser sight – the LG-489G — designed specifically for Smith &Wesson’s M&P SHIELD pistols. This newest Laserguard will feature a green diode and is designed to fit securely and unobtrusively onto the trigger guards of the popular polymer-framed M&P SHIELD pistols.
The LG-489G will feature Crimson Trace’s proprietary Instinctive Activation switch for instant on/off and will be powered by a 1/3N battery. This laser sight will be easily installed without special gunsmithing skills or tools and will permit easy windage and elevation adjustments with a provided tool. A free instruction booklet provides the full operation details to buyers.
Crimson Trace Laserguard laser sights are well known for their factory-like fit onto the pistol’s trigger guard and add little, if any, weight or bulk to the firearm’s footprint. The new LG-489G’s powerful green laser will aid shooter’s with precision aiming and quick target acquisition during threat encounters. The LG-489G’s Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price will be $299. Numerous holsters will also be available when the product is released in August.
Smith & Wesson’s M&P SHIELD is a lightweight, striker-fired semi-auto pistol that is chambered in either 9mm or .40 S&W. The M&P SHIELD has a slim (1-inch wide) profile that makes it a top choice for concealed carry. The new Crimson Trace LG-489G Laserguard also features fish scale serrations to match those found on the side of the M&P SHIELD’s slide.
Crimson Trace manufactures more than three dozen laser sighting products that are designed to fit a wide variety of Smith & Wesson handguns. Crimson Trace’s product platforms include: Master Series, Lasergrips, Laserguard, Lightguard, Rail Master, Rail Master Pros and the Defender Series. All Crimson Trace products are proudly Made in the USA.
